[Solution] Is the ignition code same as PIN for 2012 Toyota Kluger?

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Quantumleap
Member since September 2021 • 100 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2012 Toyota Kluger to program a key?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1211 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Toyota Kluger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 86 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2012 Toyota Kluger.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 108 posts

Been here before with my 2012 Toyota Kluger. Let’s see if this one works.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 149 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Toyota Kluger. Need the code badly.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 35 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2012 Toyota Kluger.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 136 posts

Been stuck with my 2012 Toyota Kluger for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 74 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2012 Toyota Kluger.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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